"Obviously the players and coaches would have been disappointed to lose with the final play against the Dragons, but having everyone get game time will be beneficial, individually and collectively, moving forward.

“The focus at this point remains to give the players involved an opportunity to play, learn about different combinations and individuals ability to perform at a regional level.

“There were a lot of strong performances, and I'm sure boys who get an opportunity to start this week will be better for the experience."